Chapter 74: A Temptation I Can Resist

“What are you doing here?” Nikolai asks creasing his brows together in suspicion. He knows I wasn’t invited but I also know he’s not going to kick me out.

“I couldn’t resist attending a party thrown by the king.” I tell him and he snorts.

“It’s not a party, it’s a feast and since when can you not refuse parties? You didn’t show up for the auction.” He shoots accusingly and I press my lips into a thin line.

“I said parties not a gathering where rich cocky people come to flaunt their money.”

He smiles and taps me on the shoulder before walking past me. I see him grab a cocktail before disappearing into the crowd. He looks calmer than I expected.

This place is packed but it’s hard to tell because of how big it is. I almost forgot how many slaves exist in this kingdom. There’s thousands.

The palace staff are going to have their hands full today. I don’t see the red eyed woman anywhere. I bet she’s in the kitchen yelling at all the maids. I’m tempted to find my way there to go and he